Description
The Department of Studies in Justice, Culture & Social Change invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Criminology at the rank of assistant professor to begin Fall 2027. Job duties and responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses (current teaching load is 5 classes [~16 credits] per academic year), advising undergraduate students who are majoring in our department’s programs, participating in research/scholarly activities and maintaining an active research agenda, and providing service to the department, college, campus, discipline, and/or to the local community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to both the Criminology major and Sociology major.
Applications must be submitted online. For a complete position description and information on how to apply online, visit http://employment.umn.edu/, and search for Job Opening # 376166. Complete applications must include: 1) letter of application; 2) current curriculum vitae/resume; 3) writing sample (e.g., conference paper, dissertation chapter, article); 4) statement of teaching philosophy; and 5) unofficial transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required at time of interview). Candidates referred for further consideration will be asked to submit additional supporting materials (e.g., three current letters of reference, teaching evaluations, course syllabi). Review of complete applications will begin October 16, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Requirements
Required qualifications include: a Ph.D. (by June 30, 2027, from an accredited institution) in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, or Sociology; teaching experience and ability to teach in the core curricula of Criminology (Introduction to Criminology and/or Criminological Theory and/or Research Methods and/or Statistics); and evidence of an active research agenda.
